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David D. Dowd's Profile Image

David D. Dowd III

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2010.
420 North 20th Street, Suite 3400 Birmingham, Alabama 35203
(205) 251-3000
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ddowd@burr.com
Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
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Burr & Forman LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (205) 251-3000

David has more than 35 years of counseling clients in all phases of business and corporate law and regularly handles substantial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital and other equity financings.

David practices in the firm’s Corporate and Tax Practice Group and previously served for several years as the leader of that Practice Group. He has extensive experience in transactions in the manufacturing, distribution, solar energy, health care, and telecommunications industries, and involving distressed businesses. In addition, David has wide-ranging experience with representing buyers and sellers of businesses in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

David served as Law Clerk to The Honorable Judge Robert B. Propst, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in 1982-1983. While attending law school at Vanderbilt University, David served as Executive Administrative Editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law.

David is a native of Massillon, Ohio.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Agriculture Law
Corporate Law
Lending
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for David D. Dowd III
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Birmingham (2020)
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Birmingham (2016)
  • Best Lawyers in America, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2010-2020), Corporate Law (2013-2020)
  • Best Lawyers in America, "Lawyer of the Year," Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Birmingham, Alabama (2016 & 2020)
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent© Peer Review Rating
  • Leadership Birmingham, Class of 2012
  • Silver Beaver Award (BSA
Education
Vanderbilt University
Graduated 1982
Dartmouth College
Graduated 1979
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (205) 251-3000
ddowd@burr.com
420 North 20th Street, Suite 3400
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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